Arsenal’s last chance of a trophy is the Champions League and failure to beat the Germans will see Arsene Wenger’s men make it eight years without silverware.

Schweinsteiger plans to keep it that way – because Bayern have unfi nished business in Europe.

They lost in last season’s final to Chelsea in their own back yard and are determined to go all the way this time at Wembley in May.

Schweinsteiger said: “Arsenal are a big club. They are among the top 10 teams in Europe.

“The days of Thierry Henry and Tony Adams are gone. Maybe they are pining for those days.

“They have good players like Jack Wilshere. He’s very dynamic with a good left foot and good vision.

“I don’t know why they haven’t won anything in so long. They have the capability to do that.

“We have lost in two Champions League finals so the motivation for us is huge. We lost to Chelsea last season and a defeat like that you just can’t forget. You have to try and deal with it.

“We have patience and an inner calm, and I do believe we can get through.”

Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes reckons it’s easy to see why Arsenal are in the middle of a trophy drought – because they are now a selling club.

But he is a big fan of Arsene Wenger and insists you cannot blame the Frenchman for the decline.

Heynckes said: “Arsenal are competing with Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City. Over the years they have been selling their best players and these other teams get in top world stars, so I don’t think it is fair to blame Arsene Wenger for that.

“Arsenal are a good team especially going into attack. If we play to our top level we can win here.”

Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer has only conceded seven goals in the Bundesliga all season.

German No.1 Neuer, who will play in special gloves because of a hand injury, said: “I suppose you could say it’s boring being in goal for Bayern. But actually it’s important to communicate with your defenders.”